Minnesota Cyber Careers Consortium ABOUT MNc3 We create research oppurtunities for scholars across the nation Contact Us to Find Out More Research Succeed Educate Enlighten Advance Grow Support Our Mission To address Minnesota’s cybersecurity workforce needs,and to assist Minnesota businesses in handling cyber risks. Read MoreMore About Us ResearchFacilitate formal research and informal publications to advance cyber education and professional development PathwaysDevelop cyber security pathways in secondary schools and accelerated placement opportunities for graduates entering cyber careers CompetitionsImmersive learning challenges to rapidly develop experience GrantsInitiate and support efforts to earn grants and scholarships to support Minnesota educators and learners EventsDevelop relationships and collaboration between top educators and industry experts CampsInnovative learning opportunities for top cyber students across MinnesotaOur Team Dr. Firasat Khan Dr. Faisal Kaleem Dr. Christophe Veltsos Dr. Tirthankar Ghosh Founders & Executive Board: Dr. Tirthankar Ghosh (Current MNc3 Chair) – Professor at St Cloud State University Dr. Firasat Khan – Leads Advance IT Minnesota Dr. Faisal Kaleem – Associate Professor in the department of Information and Computer Sciences at Metropolitan State University Dr. Christophe Veltsos – Associate professor in the Department of Computer Information Science Executive Council: Heather Hanscom – VP and Chief Information Security officer at SUPERVALU Chris Buse – Assistant Commissioner and Chief Information Security officer at MN.IT Services Eileen Manning – CEO and Entrepreneur, Cardinal Stritch University Tim Crothers – Vice President, Cyber Security at Target Stefanie Horvath – IT Director at MN Dept of Military Affairs Key Partners